Yamaha Audio RX-V992 User Manual

R X-V992

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

POWER

PHONES

A/B/C/D/E

SPEAKERS

CINEMA DSP

RX–V992

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BASS

EXTENSION

BYPASS

OFF

BASS TREBLE BALANCE

TONE

l0l

REC OUT/

ROOM 2 SELECTOR

SOURCE

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO AUX

TAPE (MD)

TUNER

PHONO

DIGITAL/

ENHANCED

PRO LOGIC

ROCK

CONCERT

DISCO

VCR 2 DVD/LDVCR 1

VIDEO AUX

TUNER

FM/AM

DOWN

MEMORY

EDIT

MAN’L/AUTO FM

MOVIE

THEATER

TAPE (MD) TV/DBS

PHONO

DELAY/CENTER

TUNING

/REAR/SWFR

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN’L MONO

SPORTS

CHURCHJAZZ CLUB

STADIUM

CONCERT

HALL

SET

S VIDEO

VOLUME

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO L AUDIO R

EFFECT

–dB

Natural Sound AV Receiver Récepteur audiovisuel “Son Naturel”

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

WARNING

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety

and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the

unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating

and other instructions should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture – The unit

should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands – The unit should

be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart

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

8 Ventilation – The unit should be

situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a builtin 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.

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.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling 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.

18 Grounding or Polarization –

Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

19 For US customers only:

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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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.

MAST

GROUND CLAMP

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only)

This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference.

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.

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.

(for US customers only)

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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

(for US customers only)

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.

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.

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 Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder.

Seven 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.

PRECAUTIONS

C OR D C D

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

240V

CENTER C OR D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE REAR : 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER MAIN A OR B

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

CENTER C OR D: 8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE REAR : 8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER MAIN A OR B

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B

:16Ω

MIN./ SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

1. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION

Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage.

3. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED CONDITION

The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in well-ventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 10 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.

4. KEEP THE AC POWER PLUG DISCONNECTED DURING VACATION ETC.

When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

5. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS

Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle it with care.

6. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will make servicing difficult and will endanger you and your unit.

7. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS

Always turn power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment.

8. USE THIS UNIT PROPERLY

Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.

9. TAKE CARE OF THE VOLUME CONTROL SETTING

Always set the VOLUME control to “– ∞” before starting the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started.

10. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY

Always plug and unplug cables—including the AC cord—by gripping the connector, not the cord.

11. PREVENT LIGHTNING DAMAGE

To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

12. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH

Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

13. USE THIS UNIT WITH THE CORRECT

VOLTAGE

The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

WARNING

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

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(General model)

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IMPORTANT!

Please record the model and 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.

Voltage Selector (General Model only)

The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC mains supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 AC, 50/60 Hz.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMER

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................Inside the cover

PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................1

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

FEATURES ..........................................................................................5

SPEAKER SETUP.............................................................................10

CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS.................................................13

FRONT PANEL................................................................................13

DISPLAY PANEL.............................................................................16

CONNECTIONS.................................................................................18

REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS..........................18

REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS...................22

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS.....................22

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQ UIPMENT

TO THIS UNIT ................................................................................. 23

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS...........................................................27

CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS...........................................30

SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR Y OUR

SPEAKER SYSTEM .......................................................................35

CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING ROOM 2 EQUIPMENT.......38

CONNECTIONS..............................................................................38

SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ............................................40

ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU”MODE................................42

GENERAL OPERATION ...................................................................45

PLAYING A SOURCE.....................................................................45

RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE

(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER).............................47

TUNING OPERATIONS.....................................................................49

AUT OMATIC TUNING.....................................................................49

MANUAL TUNING...........................................................................49

PRESET TUNING ..............................................................................50

MANUAL PRESET TUNING...........................................................50

AUTOMA TIC PRESET TUNING .....................................................51

EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS..............................................52

SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS......................................53

CANCELING THE EFFECT SOUND.............................................54

DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PR OGRAMS..............55

ADJUSTING DELAY TIME AND EACH SPEAKER OUTPUT

LEVEL..............................................................................................58

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER...........................................................60

REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT...............................................................61

BASIC OPERATIONS (When the lid is open) ................................61

LEARNING NEW CONTROL FUNCTIONS (When the lid is open)

.........................................................................................................63

USING OPERATION CONTROL KEYS (When the lid is closed)

.........................................................................................................66

MACRO OPERATIONS (When the lid is closed)...........................69

LEARNING A NEW FUNCTION.....................................................72

MAKING A NEW MACRO...............................................................74

CLEARING LEARNED FUNCTIONS.............................................75

TROUBLESHOO TING ......................................................................77

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................80

GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

If you hav en’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its accessories from the box and wrapping material.You should find the unit itself and the following accessories.

Batteries

User function stickers

Remote control

Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries

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

1. Turn the remote control unit over and slide the battery compartment cover downward in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries (LR6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery compartment cover .

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AM loop antenna

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

Indoor FM antenna

* After you insert batteries (or you exchange batteries with new

30°

ones), press the RESET button before using the remote control unit.

RESET button

Remote control transmitter operation range

Remote control sensor

Notes about the Remote Control Unit

● When you notice that remote control operation has become

erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries.Always replace all batteries at the same time.

● This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared

beam.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit when operating.

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

Notes

●

There should be no large obstacles between the remote control unit and the main unit.

●

If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.), it might cause the remote control unit to work incorrectly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting.

FEATURES

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor.The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room.This unit has a total of 10 digital sound field processor (DSP) modes.You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments.

In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources.The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including combined operations of the Yamaha DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder.

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. What’s more, our technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual concert halls, jazz clubs, theaters, etc. from around the world, to allow you to accurately recreate any one of these live performance environments, all in your own home.

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

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

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

The built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder leads you into a

totally new sound experiences.

Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a new generation of multi-channel digital audio technology, or the newest spatial sound processing format developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing a new kind of low bit-rate audio coding.

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

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 (AC-3) features two surround channels, called stereo or split surrounds, each offering the same full range fidelity as the three front channels.

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

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

Laser Disc is a home audio format that could benefit from

CINEMA DSP

Dolby Digital (AC-3).In the near future, Dolby Digital (AC-3) will also be applied to DBS, CATV, DVD and HDTV.The ongoing release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital (AC-3) 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.

The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the most suitable for your audio system and the listening conditions.

Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP)

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

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

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● Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be changed so

that it will be suitable for the listening conditions.

● Output of low bass from any channel can be assigned to

either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminals to maximize system performance.

● Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN

SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminals to maximize system performance.

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

Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

Dolby Digital (AC-3) + 3 Digital Sound Fields

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

This combination is available when the sound field program No. 2, No.3 or No.4 is selected, and the input signal of source is analog, PCM audio or encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) in 2channels.

Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the

independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital (AC-

3)-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 (AC-3) sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you are watching a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater. This will be the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

This combination is available when the sound field program No. 2, No.3 or No.4 is selected, and the input signal of source is encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) (except in 2-channels).

Video superimpose

TEST DOLBY SUR.

EFFECT LEVEL CENTER 2dB

SPEAKERS

DSP

If you connect your video cassette recorder, LD player, video monitor, etc.to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s capability to display program titles and information for various setting changes 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 blue colored background.

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NOTE:The program titles and other information are also displayed

on the display panel of this unit.

SPEAKER SETUP

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 one extra 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 full five speaker system later.

Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended

When playing back a source with the DSP programs No.1 through No.4, or when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is decoded with any DSP program used, if the source contains center-channel signals, 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 movie viewing 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 the LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded.You may wish to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier.

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5 Speaker System

This is the recommended speaker system, providing the best sound effects.

When a normal stereo source is played back with the sound field programs No. 5 through No. 10, using the effect speakers reproduces effective sound field. When using the sound field programs No. 1 through No. 4 or when using any program with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded, the center speaker provides precise center localization.

4 Speaker System

Simplest system without center speaker.

When a normal stereo source is played back with the sound field programs No. 5 through No. 10, a sound effect matching that of a 5speaker system can be obtained. When using the sound field programs No. 1 through No. 4 or when using any program with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded, center sound is output from the left and right main speakers.

CENTER SPEAKER—Set to NRML or WIDE. (See page 35.)

CENTER SPEAKER—Set to PHNTM. (See page 35.)

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 the REAR SPEAKERS.

Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position.

Place the REAR SPEAKERS behind your listening position. They should be nearly six feet up from 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 Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker

Rear speaker

Center speaker

Subwoofer

CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS

POWER

DIGITAL/

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

MOVIE

THEATER

SPORTS

STADIUM

DISCO

CONCERT

HALL

ROCK

CONCERT

CHURCHJAZZ CLUB

EFFECT

VCR 2 DVD/LDVCR 1

VIDEO AUX

TAPE (MD) TV/DBS

TUNER

PHONO

VOLUME

–dB

SPEAKERS

PHONES

OFF

BASS

EXTENSION

TONE

BYPASS

BASS TREBLE BALANCE REC OUT/

ROOM 2 SELECTOR

VIDEO AUX

S VIDEO

VIDEO L AUDIO R

DELAY/CENTER

/REAR/SWFR

MAN’L/AUTO FM

TUNING

MODE

AUTO/MAN’L MONO

SET

FM/AM

DOWN

TUNING

MEMORY

EDIT

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

RX–V992

CINEMA DSP

A/B/C/D/E

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

l0l

VIDEO AUX

VCR 2

VCR 1

TV/DBS

DVD/LD

SOURCE

TAPE (MD)

TUNER

PHONO

1 4576 8

PONK

LIH

J M

FEDCBA09

FRONT PANEL

English

* For control keys on the remote control unit, see pages 61 to 63.

(General Model)

1 POWER Switch

Turns this unit on and off.

2 Standby Indicator (Except U.S.A.and Canada models)

While the power of this unit is on, pressing the (SYSTEM

POWER) OFF key on the remote control unit switches this unit

to the standby mode.In this mode, the standby indicator is

illuminated.

3 Remote Control Sensor

Signals from the remote control unit are received here.

4 Display Panel

See pages 16 to 17.

5 DSP Program Selector Buttons

Select a DSP program.When a button is pressed, the name of

selected program lights up on the display panel.

9 PHONES Jack

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

0 SPEAKERS Switches

Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the main speakers (connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position. Set the switch for the main speakers you will not use to the OFF position. Selected main speakers are shown by the lighting of “SPEAKERS A” and/or “SPEAKERS B” on the display panel.

6 Input Selector Buttons

Selects an input source that you want to listen to (and watch).

7 EFFECT Switch

Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output

from the center and effect speakers so that the sound becomes

normal 2-channels.

* Even if this switch is off, when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is

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

8 Master VOLUME Control

Simultaneously controls volume level at all outputs:main, rear

effect, center, and subwoofer.(This does not affect REC OUT

level.)

* When the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTE key on

the remote control unit, the indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off.

A A/B/C/D/E Switch

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

B BASS EXTENSION Switch

When pressed inward (ON), boosts bass frequency response at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance.If you do not have a subwoofer, the use of this switch will be effective to reinforce the bass frequencies.

C TONE BYPASS switch

When this switch is pressed inward (ON), the input signal does

not pass through the tone (BASS and TREBLE) control circuitry

so that it is unaffected by the tone control circuitry. Use this

switch to obtain pure sound and to check the tone control

setting. Press this switch to release it outward (OFF) to use the

tone control circuitry.

D BASS and TREBLE Controls

Adjust low and high frequency response respectively for the

main channels only.

E BALANCE Control

Adjusts the left and right output volume to the Main Speakers to

compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker positions

or listening room conditions.

F Preset Station Number Selector Buttons

Select a preset station number (1 to 8).

G REC OUT/ROOM 2 SELECTOR

Selects the source to be recorded to a tape deck or

VCR independently of the setting of the input selector buttons.

However, when set to the SOURCE position, the setting of the

input selector buttons decides the source to be recorded to a

tape deck or VCR.

Signals of the source selected by this selector are also output

from the ROOM 2 OUT jacks on the rear panel.

H FM/AM Switch

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

I MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) Button

When this button is pressed, the MEMORY indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, select a desired preset station number by pressing the corresponding preset station number selector button to enter the displayed station into the memory. When this button is pressed and held for about 3 seconds, the automatic preset tuning begins.(Refer to page 51 for details.)

J TUNING DOWN/UP Button

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

K EDIT Button

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

L TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) Switch

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

M DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR Switch

Whenever pressed, selects the item of changing delay time, center speaker output level, rear speaker output level and subwoofer output level in turn. * Depending on a mode of this unit, the number of selections is

reduced. For example, when the built-in digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Decoder or the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder) is off, only the item for changing subwoofer output level can be selected.

English

DIGITAL

ENHANCED

PRESET

kHz

MHz

MEMORY AUTO TUNING

SPEAKERS

STEREO

0 20 40 60 I00

TAPE 2 MONITOR

PCM

DIGITAL

SLEEP

mS dB

DSP

PRO LOGIC

6 7 85 9 0 A4

2 3

N –/+ Button

Adjusts the level of item selected by pressing the

DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR switch. Moreover, performs

setting changes and adjustments for functions selected by

pressing the SET MENU switch.

O SET MENU Switch

Whenever pressed, selects functions in the SET MENU mode.

DISPLAY PANEL

P Auxiliary Input Jacks (VIDEO AUX)

Connect an auxiliary video or audio unit such as a camcorder to these jacks.If the connected video unit has a S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO jack to obtain a high resolution picture.The unit connected to these jacks can be selected by the corresponding input selector button and REC OUT/ROOM 2 SELECTOR.

1 Preset Station Number Display

Shows the selected preset station number (1 to 8) and its group

(A to E).

2 Input Source/Station Frequency Display

Shows the currently selected input source, or the currently

selected station frequency and the band (FM or AM) when this

unit is in the tuner input source mode.

3 Multi-informatiom Display

Shows the currently selected DSP program, or information for several adjustments or setting changes made on this unit.

4 MEMORY Indicator

When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the displayed station can be programmed to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E switch and the preset station number selector buttons.

5 AUTO TUNING Indicator

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

6 SPEAKERS A/B Indicators

The indicator A or B which corresponds to the currently

selected main speakers lights up.If both main speakers A or B

are selected, both indicators light up.

7 STEREO Indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal

strength is received.

8 Signal-level Meter

Indicates the signal level of the received station.

If multipath interference is detected, the indication decreases.

9 Digital Audio Input Signal Indicators

When digital audio signals not encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) are input to this unit, “PCM DIGITAL” lights up. When digital audio signals encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) are input to this unit, “ DIGITAL” lights up.

0 DIGITAL, DSP and PRO LOGIC indicators

“ DIGITAL” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder is on and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is not in 2-channels.“DSP” lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on, and “ PRO LOGIC” lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is on. Depending on the selected DSP program, both “ DIGITAL” and “DSP”, or both “DSP” and “ PRO LOGIC” will light up.

A SLEEP Indicator

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

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PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

C OR D C D

CENTER REAR

S VIDEO

MAIN

SUB

WOOFER

S VIDEO

TAPE

REC OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

OUTPUT

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—

I0dB 0d B

MAIN LEVEL

REAR

CENTER

MAIN

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

50kHz I00kHz

9kHz

I0kHz

240V

CENTER C OR D

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

REAR

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B: 8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

CENTER C OR D

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

C D: 4ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

SET SPEAKER MODE

REAR

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

MAIN A OR B

8ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

A B:16ΩMIN./ SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

I20W MAX. TOTAL

SWITCHED

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

OUTPUT SPEAKERS

REMOTE

CONTROL

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CAUTION

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CONNECTIONS

REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.

(General Model)

To AC outlet

1 Antenna Connection Terminals

Connect the included indoor FM antenna to the FM ANT

terminal and connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM

ANT and GND terminals.To heighten safety and reduce

interference, connect the GND terminal to a good earth ground.

For improving reception quality, you can connect outdoor FM

and/or AM antenna to these terminals (See pages 27 to 29 for

details.)

2 FREQUENCY STEP Switch (General Model only)

Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different

areas, set this switch to the position suitable for the frequency

spacing in your area.

Before sliding this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this

unit from the AC outlet.

5 CENTER OUTPUT Jacks

Center-channel line outputs.Can be connected to input jack(s) of one or two external power amplifier(s) to drive the center speaker(s).

6 REAR OUTPUT Jacks

Rear-channel line output. Can be connected to input jacks of an external stereo power amplifier driving the rear speakers.

7 REAR SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear speakers here.

8 CENTER SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or two center speakers here.

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3 AUDIO SIGNAL Connection Jacks (for Audio Source

Equipment)

Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.

4 AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL Connection Jacks (for Video Source

Equipment)

Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your

video equipment. In place of the VIDEO jacks, the S VIDEO

jacks can be used for higher resolution and improved picture

quality if your VCR, monitor, etc. are equipped with S-VIDEO

connectors.

9 Center Speaker Switch

Set to “C + D”when using two center speakers, or to “C OR D” when using only one center speaker.

0 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.

A GND T erminal

Connects the ground wire of the turntable to produce minimum hum. In some cases, however, better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

B PCM/ DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL and OPTICAL) jacks

Can be connected with audio/video units that have a coaxial or

optical digital output jack.Connect a unit that is connected to

the DVD/LD AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL connection jacks to the

DVD/LD COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack.

Connect a unit that is connected to the TV/DBS AUDIO/VIDEO

SIGNAL connection jacks to the TV/DBS COAXIAL jack.

* If, for example, your LD player has an AC-3 RF output jack

and no digital output jack for AC-3 discrete audio signals, connect the AC-3 RF output jack to the DVD/LD COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack of this unit by way of an RF demodulator (separate purchase).

C ROOM 2 OUT Jacks

These jacks output audio and video signals to the equipment in

the second room.The signals of source output from these jacks

are selected by the REC OUT/ROOM 2 SELECTOR.Refer to

“CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING ROOM 2 EQUIPMENT”

on page 38.

D REMOTE CONTROL IN and OUT Jacks

The IN jack receives the commands from the central controller

for custom installation system.The OUT jack outputs the

commands received at the IN jack.Refer to “CONNECTING

AND CONTROLLING ROOM 2 EQUIPMENT”on page 38.

E Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)

Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard that your video equipment employs.

F MAIN LEVEL Switch

Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the mainchannel output level at the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by setting this switch to “–10 dB”.

G MAIN OUTPUT Jacks

Main-channel line output. Connected to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of integrated amplifier or receiver) when using external amplification.

H SUBWOOFER Jacks

When using one subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to either of these jacks.When using two subwoofers, connect their amplifiers to these jacks respectively. Frequencies below 90 Hz distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are output to these jacks. Signals of LFE (low frequency effect) generated when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is decoded are also output if they are assigned to these jacks.

I MAIN SPEAKERS Terminals

This unit is equipped with 2 sets of MAIN SPEAKERS terminals

to allow you to connect 2 main speaker systems to this unit.

When using this unit’s built-in main-channel amplifier, connect

the main speakers here.

J SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S)

You may plug other audio/video units into these sockets as long

as their combined power consumption does not exceed the

specified value shown.“Switched” means that these

components are turned on and off by this unit’s power switch.

K VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General Model only)

Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying

power.Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting.

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REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS

There are several switches and controls on the rear panel that you’ll have to check before operating your system, and it’s a good idea to do it before you connect cables.First, locate the MAIN LEVEL slide switch (F).Make sure the MAIN LEVEL switch is set to “0 dB”.

For General model only, set the NTSC/PAL switch (E) to the position corresponding to the standard which your video equipment employs and set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (2) to the position suitable for the frequency spacing in your area.

For the setting of IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch (0), see page 34.

For the setting of the center speaker switch (9), see page 32.

Make sure that you have the left (L) and right (R) channels correctly connected.That means that jacks marked “L”on this unit must be connected to jacks marked “L” on other units. Likewise with the “R”jacks.This is easy if you remember to always use the red plug for the “R” jacks and the white plug for the “L” jacks.

For connections with audio/video source equipment, use RCA type pin plug cables with the exception described later.

With speaker connections you must also be sure that the polarity is correct. For each amplifier and each channel, connect the plus (+) terminal of the amplifier to the plus terminal of the speaker, and connect the minus (–) terminal of the amplifier to the minus terminal of the speaker.To keep track of polarity, use a speaker cable that has one of the two wires marked by a stripe or a different color.

PHONO

VIDEO

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

ROOM 2

OUT

S VIDEO

TAPE

REC OUT

TAPE(MD)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/LD

IN OUT

DVD/LD

TV/DBS

ANT

75Ω

UNBAL.

AM ANT

GND

PCM/ DIGITAL IN

(AC–3 DIGITAL IN)

FREQUENCY

STEP

GND

PAL NTSC

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

—

I0dB 0d B

MAIN LEVEL

50kHz

I00kHz

9kHz I0kHz

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

REMOTE

CONTROL

OUTPUT

GND

OUTPUT

LINE OUT LINE IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT

BASIC CONNECTIONS

* If you have YAMAHA audio/video unit numbered as 1, 3 or 4 on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to

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

LD (DVD) player

(General Model)

TV/Satellite tuner

CD player

Tape deck (MD recorder)

Turntable

Video cassette recorder 1

Video cassette recorder 2

Monitor TV

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* For shaded parts, see pages 24 to 26.

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