Yamaha DSP-AX620 User manual

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DSP-AX620
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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 well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the
right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for
ventilation space — away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical
appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid
humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not place this unit where it may get
exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this
unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room
with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside
this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 On the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage
and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may
cause electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation.
If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal
injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may
overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.
Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified
is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical
storm.
14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects and/
or liquid drops inside this unit.
15 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any
service is needed. The cabinet should never be
opened for any reasons.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
16 When not planning to use this unit for long periods
of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.
17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.
18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set
this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the
AC power plug from the wall outlet.
19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models
only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage
BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called
the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to
consume a very small quantity of power.
■For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note
• The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.
■Special Instructions for U.K.
Model
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
CAUTION
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
BASIC
OPERATION
ADVANCED
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION APPENDIX
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES ............................................................ 2
GETTING STARTED ........................................... 3
Checking the Package Contents ............................... 3
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 3
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ........................ 4
Front Panel ............................................................... 4
Remote Control ........................................................ 6
Description of the Numeric Buttons ........................ 7
Using the Remote Control ........................................ 8
Front Panel Display .................................................. 9
Rear Panel .............................................................. 10
PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP .............................................. 11
Speakers to Be Used ............................................... 11
Speaker Placement ................................................. 11
CONNECTIONS ................................................. 12
Before Connecting Components ............................ 12
Connecting Audio Components ............................. 12
Connecting Video Components .............................. 14
Connecting the Speakers ........................................ 16
Connecting an External Amplifier (Europe and U.K.
models only) ....................................................... 18
Connecting an External Decoder ........................... 18
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch ....................... 19
Connecting the Power Supply Cords ..................... 19
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) ......................... 20
OSD Modes ............................................................ 20
Selecting the OSD Mode ........................................ 20
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS ......................... 21
Summary of SPEAKER SET Items
1A through 1E .................................................... 21
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER
OUTPUT LEVELS ......................................... 22
Before You Begin ................................................... 22
Using the Test Tone (TEST DOLBY SUR.) .......... 22
BASIC OPERATION
BASIC PLAYBACK ........................................... 24
Input Modes and Indications .................................. 26
Selecting a Sound Field Program ........................... 28
Normal Stereo Reproduction .................................. 29
BASIC RECORDING ......................................... 30
ADVANCED OPERATION
SET MENU .......................................................... 31
Adjusting the Items on the SET MENU ................. 31
1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) ........... 32
2 L/R BALANCE (balance of the left and
right main speakers) ........................................... 34
3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ....... 35
4 I/O ASSIGNMENT ............................................ 35
5 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) ................... 35
6 DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital set) .................. 36
7 DTS SET (DTS LFE level) ................................ 36
8 SP DELAY TIME ............................................... 37
9 DISPLAY SET ................................................... 37
10MEMORY GUARD ........................................... 37
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT
SPEAKERS ...................................................... 38
SLEEP TIMER .................................................... 39
Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................... 39
Canceling the Sleep Timer ..................................... 39
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES .................. 40
Selector Dial ........................................................... 40
Commonly Used Buttons in Any Position of the
Selector Dial ....................................................... 41
Controlling the Components Connected
to This Unit ........................................................ 41
Button Names and Functions in Each Position ...... 42
Setting the Manufacturer Code .............................. 45
Returning to the Factory Setting ............................ 46
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM ............................. 47
Hi-Fi DSP Programs ............................................... 47
CINEMA DSP Programs ........................................ 47
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER
EDITING ......................................................... 50
What is a sound field? ............................................ 50
Sound Field Program Parameters ........................... 50
Changing Parameter Settings ................................. 51
Resetting a Parameter to the Factory-set Value ...... 51
Sound Field Parameter Descriptions ...................... 52
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 55
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................. 59
GLOSSARY ......................................................... 60
INDEX .................................................................. 62
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FEATURES
Other Features
◆96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter
◆“SET MENU”which Provides You with
10 Items for Optimizing This Unit for Your
Audio/Video System
◆Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance
Adjustment
◆6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other
Future Formats
◆BASS EXTENSION Button for Reinforcing
Bass Response
◆On Screen Display Function Helpful in
Controlling This Unit
◆S Video Signal Input/Output Capability
◆Component Video Input/Output Capability
◆Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Signal Jacks
◆Sleep Timer
◆Remote Control with Preset Manufacturer Codes
•yindicates a tip for your operation.
•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases
when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control
is given in parentheses in this manual.
Built-in 5-Channel Power Amplifier
◆Minimum RMS Output Power
(0.06% THD, 20 Hz –20 kHz)
Main: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω)
Center: 90 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 90 W + 90 W (8 Ω)
◆Maximum Power (EIAJ)
[China and General models only]
(10% THD, 1 kHz)
Main: 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω)
Center: 115 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 115 W + 115 W (8 Ω)
Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field
Processing
◆DTS Decoder
◆Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
◆Dolby Digital Decoder
◆Hi-Fi DSP
◆CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP
Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital
or DTS
◆Virtual CINEMA DSP
◆SILENT CINEMA
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS”and “DTS Digital Surround”are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
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INFORMATION APPENDIX
Installing Batteries in the Remote
Control
Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the
+ and –marks on the batteries with the polarity markings
(+ and –) inside the battery compartment.
■Notes on batteries
•Change the batteries periodically.
•Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
•Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline
and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging
carefully as these different types of batteries may have
the same shape and color.
GETTING STARTED
Checking the Package Contents
Check your package to make sure it has the following items.
■Changing batteries
As the batteries lose power, the operating range of the
remote control decreases and the indicator does not flash
or its light becomes dim. When you notice any of these
conditions, change all of the batteries.
If the remote control is without batteries for more than
2 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents of the memory may be
cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new
batteries, set up the manufacturer code that may have
been cleared.
Note
•If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately.
Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into
contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.
12
3
Batteries (4)
(AAA, R03, UM-4)
Quick Reference Card
Quick Reference Card
Connection guide
Remote control
A/B/C/D/E
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
1STANDBY/ON
Turns on or sets this unit in the standby mode. When you
turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a
4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
Standby mode
In this mode, this unit consumes a small amount of
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote
control.
2Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
3Front panel display
Shows information about the operational status of this
unit.
4INPUT MODE
Selects the mode of input for sources that send two or
more types of signals to this unit (see page 26 for details).
You cannot control the input mode when you select 6CH
INPUT as the input source.
5VOLUME
Controls the output level of all audio channels.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.
66CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
The source selected by pressing 6CH INPUT takes
priority over the source selected with INPUT l/ h(or
the input selector buttons on the remote control).
7BASS EXTENSION ON/OFF
When pushed in (ON), this feature boosts the bass
frequency of the left and right main speakers by +6 dB
(60 Hz) while maintaining overall tonal balance. This
boost is useful if you do not use a subwoofer.
However, this boost may not be noticeable if “1B MAIN
SP”on the SET MENU is set to SMALL and “1D LFE/
BASS OUT”is set to SWFR.
SILENT VIDEO AUX
PHONES S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
6CH INPUTINPUT MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
EFFECTSET MENU
DSP
PROGRAM
BASS TREBLE SPEAKERS
AB
OFF
ONOFFON
STANDBY
/ON
DIGITAL
BASS
EXTENSION
–+–+
SURROUND
DIGITAL
–+
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8BASS
Adjusts the low-frequency response for the left and right
main speakers.
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to
decrease the low-frequency response.
9TREBLE
Adjusts the high-frequency response for the left and right
main speakers.
Turn the control to the right to increase or to the left to
decrease the high-frequency response.
Note
•If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-
frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the left and
right main speakers.
0SPEAKERS A/B
When pushed in (ON), these buttons turn on the set of
main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on
the rear panel.
qPHONES jack
Outputs audio signals for private listening with
headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals
are output to the speakers.
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(Europe and U.K. models only)
•When you connect headphones, no signals are also output to
the OUTPUT jacks.
wVIDEO AUX jacks
Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external
source such as a game console. To reproduce source
signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input
source.
eSET MENU
Enters the SET MENU.
rMulti jog knob
Selects and adjust the SET MENU item after pressing
SET MENU.
Selects the DSP program after pressing DSP PROGRAM.
tDSP PROGRAM
Switches the function of the multi jog knob for selecting
DSP program.
yEFFECT
Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off.
If you turn off the output of these speakers by using
EFFECT, all Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals except
for the LFE channel are directed to the main left and right
channels.
When Dolby Digital or DTS signals are mixed, the left
and right main channel signal levels may not match.
uINPUT l/ h
Selects the input source (CD, TUNER, MD/CD-R, DVD,
D-TV/CBL, VCR 1, PHONO, V-AUX, VCR 2/DVR) you
want to listen to or watch.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
A/B/C/D/E
TV INPUT
TV VOLUME
TV POWER
EFFECT
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2
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This section describes the basic operation of this unit with
the remote control. First, set the selector dial to the AMP/
TUN position. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES”
for full details.
Select the
AMP/TUN
position.
1DSP
Switches the function of the numeric buttons to the DSP
program selector.
2Indicator window
Shows the name of components which can be controlled.
3Numeric buttons (Input selector buttons)
These buttons select the input source.
See “Description of the Numeric Buttons”for the
numeric buttons.
46CH INPUT
Selects the source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
5TEST
Outputs the test tone.
6ON SCREEN
Selects the on-screen display (OSD) mode for your video
monitor.
7j/ i(–/+)
Adjust DSP program parameters and SET MENU items.
–/+ is displayed on the on-screen display.
8LEVEL
Selects the effect speaker channel (center, rear and
subwoofer) so you can adjust their output level
independently.
9SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
0INPUT
Switches the function of the numeric buttons to the input
selector.
qIndicator
Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.
wSelector dial
Turn this dial to select the position for the component to
be controlled. (The proper code must be set up for your
component. See “Setting the Manufacture Codes”.) When
a position is selected, the remote control is set to that
component operation mode.
eA/B/C/D/E, PRESET –/+
These buttons are used to select a preset station when
using YAMAHA tuner.
A/B/C/D/E: To select one of 5 preset station groups (A
to E)
PRESET –/+: To select a preset station number (1 to 8)
ru/d
Select DSP program parameters and SET MENU items.
tSET MENU
Enters the SET MENU.
yPOWER
Turns on the power of this unit.
uSTANDBY
Sets this unit in the standby mode.
Remote Control
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iVOLUME +/–
Increases or decreases the volume level.
oMUTE
Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output
to the previous volume level.
EFFECT
Switches the effect speakers (center and rear) on and off
in the following cases:
•When the selector dial is set to the DSP/TUN position.
•While the indicator is lit for about 3 seconds after
pressing DSP.
Description of the Numeric
Buttons
The numeric buttons function in various ways depending
on the position of the selector dial or the combination of
other instructions.
■When selecting an input source
Input selector
buttons
1Press INPUT regardless of the position of
the selector dial.
The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.
2You can select an input source with the
numeric buttons and 6CH INPUT while the
indicator is lit.
■When selecting a DSP program
and turning on or off the effect
speakers (center and rear)
DSP program
group buttons
A
1Press DSP regardless of the position of the
selector dial.
The indicator lights up for about 3 seconds.
2You can select a DSP program with the
numeric buttons and turn on or off the effect
speakers (center and rear) by pressing
EFFECT while the indicator is lit.
B
1Set the selector dial to the DSP/TUN
position.
2You can select a DSP program directly with
the numeric buttons and turn on or off the
effect speakers (center and rear) by pressing
EFFECT.
6CH INPUT
EFFECT
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Using the Remote Control
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit during operation.
■Handling the remote control
•Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
•Do not drop the remote control.
•Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:
–high humidity or temperature such as near a heater,
stove or bath;
–dusty places; or
–in places subject to extremely low temperatures.
DIGITAL
– + – +
SURROUND
DIGITAL
30°30°
Approximately 6 m (20 feet)
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Front Panel Display
1tindicator
Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on.
2VIRTUAL indicator
Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP.
3gand oindicators
Light up according to the type of Dolby signals this unit
is reproducing. “g”lights up when the built-
in Dolby Digital decoder is on. “o”lights up
when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.
4Input source indicator
Shows the current input source with a cursor.
5xindicator
Lights up when you select a DSP program.
6vindicator
Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.
dB
ms
PCM
DSP
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
A
SP
B
VIRTUAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC DTS MOVIE THEATER 1
2
ENTERTAINMENT
SLEEP
VOLUME
CDTUNER PHONO MD/CD-R DVD D-TV/CBL VCR 1 VCR2/DVR V-AUX
1 2
3
4
56 7 890 q
7Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.
8DSP program indicators
The name of the selected DSP program lights up when
the ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER 1, MOVIE
THEATER 2 or q/DTS SURROUND DSP program is
selected.
9Multi-information display
Shows the current DSP program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.
0VOLUME level indicator
Indicates the volume level.
qSLEEP indicator
Lights up while the sleep timer is on.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
(Europe model)
Rear Panel
1DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks
2DIGITAL INPUT jacks
3GND terminal
See page 12 for connection information.
46CH INPUT jacks
See page 18 for connection information.
5Video component jacks
See pages 14 and 15 for connection information.
6Speaker terminals
See pages 16 and 17 for connection information.
7OUTPUT jacks (Europe and U.K. models only)
See page 18 for connection information.
8AC power cord
Connect to a power outlet.
9AC OUTLET(S)
Use these outlets to supply power to your other audio/
video components (see page 19).
0Audio component jacks
See pages 12 and 13 for connection information.
qSUBWOOFER jack
See page 17 for connection information.
wIMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Use this switch to match the amplifier output to your
speaker impedance. Set this unit in the standby mode
before you change the setting of this switch (see page 19).
China and General models only
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
See page 19.
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKER
A +B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER : 6 MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 6 MIN. /SPEAKER
OUTPUT
MAIN
RL
RL
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
SPEAKERS
MAIN
+ –
R L
A
– +
B
CENTER
+ –
REAR
(SURROUND)
RL
+ –– +
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
D-TV/CBL
YP B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
DVD
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
IN VCR 1OUT IN VCR 2
/DVR OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
IN
VCR 1
OUT IN
VCR 2/DVR
OUT
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
CD PHONO MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
R
L
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TUNER
GND
MAIN CENTER
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
DIGITAL
INPUT
6CH INPUT
CD
MAIN A OR B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
A +B: 16 MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER : 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
R
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R
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MAINS
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Speakers to Be Used
This unit has been designed to provide the best sound-
field quality with a 5-speaker system, using left and right
main speakers, left and right rear speakers, and a center
speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with
different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a
moving human voice and other types of sound may not
shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers
from the same manufacturer to ensure even tonal quality.
The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are
used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center
speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If
for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker,
you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained
with the full system.
The main speakers should be high-performance models
and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other
speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers.
For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use
high-performance models that can reproduce sounds over
the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.
■Use of a subwoofer expands your
sound field
It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is
effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE
(low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when
the Dolby Digital signal or the DTS signal is played back.
The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
Speaker Placement
Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.
Main
speaker (L)
Center speaker
Main speaker (R)
Rear speaker (R)
Rear speaker (L)
1.8 m
■Main speakers
Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance of each
speaker from each side of the video monitor should be the
same.
■Rear speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet)
above the floor.
■Center speaker
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front
face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to
the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the
monitor and centrally between the main speakers.
Note
•If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will
be heard from the left and right main speakers. In this case,
“1A CENTER SP”on the SET MENU is set to NONE.
■Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because
low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better
to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it
slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall
reflections.
CAUTION
Please use magnetically shielded speakers. Sometimes
a video monitor may be adversely affected even when
magnetically shielded speakers are used. Separate the
speakers from the monitor if this happens.
PREPARATION
Subwoofer
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CONNECTIONS
Before Connecting Components
CAUTION
Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been
completed.
•Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+”to “+”and “–” to “–”. Some
components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions
for each component to be connected to this unit.
•When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or
changer), connect them to the jack with the same number labels as !, @, #etc.
•After you have completed all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
Connecting Audio Components
■Connecting to digital jacks
This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of
digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables.
You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital
and DTS bitstreams. When you connect components to
both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given
to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack. All digital
input jacks are acceptable for 96-kHz sampling digital
signals.
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•You can designate the input for each digital jack according to
your component by using “4 I/O ASSIGNMENT”on the SET
MENU.
About the dust protection cap
Pull out the cap from the optical jack
before you connect the fiber optic cable.
Do not discard the cap. When you are not
using the optical jack, be sure to put the
cap back in place. This cap protects the
jack from dust.
Note
•The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard.
If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this
standard, this unit may not function properly.
■Connecting a turntable
PHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM
or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with
a low-output MC cartridge, use an inline boosting
transformer or MC-head amplifier when connecting to
these jacks.
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•The GND terminal does not electrically ground the turntable. It
simply reduces noise in the signal. In some cases, you may
hear less noise if you do not connect to the GND terminal.
■Connecting a tuner
You can listen to an FM or AM broadcasting by
connecting AM/FM tuner.
To get clearer reception, connect the antennas correctly.
Refer to your tuner’s operation instrustions for details.
■Connecting a CD player
y
•The COAXIAL jack is available for a CD player which has a
coaxial digital output jack.
•When you connect a CD player to both the analog and digital
jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the digital jack.
■Connecting an MD recorder, CD
recorder or tape deck
y
•When you connect your recording component to both the
analog and digital input and output jacks, the priority is given
to the digital signal.
Notes
•When you connect a recording component to this unit, keep its
power on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit
may distort the sound from other components.
•Since digital output and analog output (REC OUT) are
independent of each other, the analog signal is output only to
the analog jack, while the digital signal is output only to the
digital jack.
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
BASIC OPERA-
TION
ADVANCED
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
D-TV/CBL
YP B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
DVD
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
IN VCR 1OUT IN VCR 2
/DVR OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
IN
VCR 1
OUT IN
VCR 2/DVR
OUT
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
CD PHONO MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
R
L
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TUNER
GND
MAIN CENTER
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
DIGITAL
INPUT
6CH INPUT
CD
R
L
R
L
R
L
L R
L R
LRCLRLR
OO
L R
OUTPUT
GND
OUTPUT
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT
CENTER
OUTPUT
MAIN
OUTPUT
SURROUND
OUTPUT
INPUT OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
LR
L
R
C
O
MD recorder
or
CD recorder
indicates signal direction
indicates coaxial cables
CD player
Turntable
External decoder
indicates left analog cables
indicates right analog cables
indicates optical cables
(Europe model)
AM/FM Tuner
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YP B /C B P R /C R
Connecting Video Components
■About the video jacks
There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composit video
signals. Video signals input through the S VIDEO jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color (C) video signals.
The S-video signals achieve high-quality color reproduction. Video signals input through the COMPONENT VIDEO
jacks are separated into luminance (Y) and color difference (PB/CB, PR/CR) video signals. The jacks are also separated
into three for each signal. The description of the component video jacks may be different depending on the component
(e.g. Y, CB, CR/Y, PB, PR/Y, B-Y, R-Y etc.). Component video signals provide the best quality in picture reproduction.
If your video component has an S-video output or component video output, you can connect it to this unit. Connect the
S-video signal output jack on your video component to the S VIDEO jack or connect the component signal output jacks
on your video component to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
VIDEO jack (composite)
S VIDEO jack
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks
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•Each type of video jack works independently. Signals input
through the composite video, S-video and component jacks are
output through the corresponding composite video, S-video,
and component jacks, respectively.
•If you make S-video connections to this unit, it is not necessary
to make composite video connections. If both types of
connections are made, this unit gives priority to the S-video
signal.
•You can designate the input for the COMPONENT VIDEO A
and B jacks according to your component by using “4 I/O
ASSIGNMENT”on the SET MENU.
Notes
•Use a commercially available S-video cable when connecting to the S VIDEO jack, and commercially available video cables when
connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
•When you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, check the details in the owner’s manual that came with the component being
connected.
■Video monitor with a 21-pin connector (Europe and U.K. models only)
Make a connection as shown on page 15 with a commercially available SCART-plug connector cable.
■VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)
These jacks are used to connect any video input source
such as a game console to this unit.
AUDIO OUT R
AUDIO OUT L
VIDEO OUT
OPTICAL OUT
S VIDEO OUT
O
VLR
S
VIDEO AUX
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
Game console
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
BASIC OPERA-
TION
ADVANCED
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
D-TV/CBL
YP B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
DVD
DVD
DVD
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
D-TV/CBL
IN VCR 1OUT IN VCR 2
/DVR OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
IN
VCR 1
OUT IN
VCR 2/DVR
OUT
OUT(REC)
IN(PLAY)
CD PHONO MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-R
R
L
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
TUNER
GND
MAIN CENTER
SUB WOOFER
SURROUND
DIGITAL
INPUT
6CH INPUT
CD
R
L
R
L
R
L
V
V
S VIDEO
INPUT
S
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
LRS
LR
LR
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
V
S
O
O
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
LR
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
V
S
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
S
S VIDEO
INPUT VIDEO INPUT
COMPONENT
INPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VVR
L
L
S
R
V
O
DVD player
TV/digital TV
or cable TV/
satellite tuner
VCR 1 or VCR 2/
DVR (digital video
recorder)
(Europe model)
indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables
indicates right analog cables
indicates optical cables
indicates video cables
indicates S-video cables
Monitor
When using an LD player
Connect the LD player output to the DVD jack.
If the LD player has an OPTICAL digital output jack, connect it to this unit’s OPTICAL DVD jack. If it has analog
jacks, connect it to the analog DVD jacks. If it has an “RF OUTPUT jack”to output a Dolby Digital RF signal (AC-3),
use a commercially available RF demodulator and connect it to the OPTICAL DVD jack.
If connecting a DVD player and an LD player, connect the LD player to the digital input jack (ex. D-TV/CBL) or to the
analog input jack (D-TV/CBL, VCR 1 or VCR 2/DVR). For details on connections and operations, refer to the
operation instructions for the LD player.
Note that this unit’s remote control can be used to operate the LD player by setting the corresponding manufacturer
code for the DVD/LD position.
SCART-plug (Europe
and U.K. models only)
No connection
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Connecting the Speakers
Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+”(red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.
CAUTION
•Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.
•Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could
damage the unit and/or speakers.
If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers
in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.
■Speaker cables
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One of the cables is colored or
shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
1Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation
from each of the speaker cables.
2Twist the exposed wires of the cable
together to prevent short circuits.
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■Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
1Unscrew the knob.
2Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side
of each terminal.
3Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
2
1
3
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
■MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either
of the MAIN A or B terminals.
■REAR SPEAKERS terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
■CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
10 mm (3/8”)
y
(China and General models only)
•Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the
knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of
the corresponding terminal.
Banana plug
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
BASIC OPERA-
TION
ADVANCED
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
SWITCHED
100W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN A OR B: 4 MIN. /SPEAKER
A +B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER : 6 MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 6 MIN. /SPEAKER
OUTPUT
MAIN
RL
RL
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
SPEAKERS
MAIN
+–
R L
A
–+
B
CENTER +–
REAR
(SURROUND)
RL
+––+
D
T
OR
T
/
CBL
OMPONENT VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
MAIN A OR B: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
A +B: 16 MIN. /SPEAKER
CENTER : 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
REAR
: 8 MIN. /SPEAKER
MAINS
Main speakers A
Right Left
Main speakers B
Right Left
(Europe model)
Center speaker Rear speakers
Right Left
Subwoofer
system
■SUBWOOFER jack
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier,
including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing
Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the
subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals
distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are
directed to this jack. (The cut-off frequency of this jack is
90 Hz.) The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated
when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed
if they are assigned to this jack.
Notes
•Adjust the subwoofer volume according to the operating
instructions for the subwoofer. (Fine adjustment is possible
using this unit’s output level control of the effect speakers.)
•Depending on the settings of “1 SPEAKER SET”, “6 DOLBY
D. SET”and “7 DTS SET”on the SET MENU, some signals
may not be output from the SUBWOOFER jack.
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting an External Amplifier
(Europe and U.K. models only)
If you want to increase the power output to the speakers,
or want to use another amplifier, connect an external
amplifier to the OUTPUT jacks as follows.
Note
•When RCA pin plugs are connected to the OUTPUT jacks for
output to an external amplifier, do not use the corresponding
SPEAKERS terminals.
1MAIN jacks
Main channel line output jacks.
Note
•The signals output through these jacks are affected by the
BASS, TREBLE and BASS EXTENSION settings.
2REAR (SURROUND) jacks
Rear channel line output jacks.
3CENTER jacks
Center channel line output jacks.
OUTPUT
MAIN
RL
RL
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
1
2
3
Connecting an External Decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left
and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND
and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from
an external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the
6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right
outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and
surround channels.
Notes
•When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and
you cannot listen to DSP programs.
•When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, changing
items 1A to 1E on the SET MENU is not affected.
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